Teens On Call

Our Mission

To assist development of an honest work ethic among interested students via paid work skills training projects / assignments which involve task completion, improved focus, teamwork, vocational skills, and encourage good character values.

The History of Teens On Call

'Teens On Call' began in the summer of 1993 when Paia teens and Uncle Brian McCafferty cleared out a fire-damaged historic home at Paia Bay. Alexander & Baldwin and HC&S Paia Mill employees shared the vision for a youth center and so worked with us to begin Paia Youth & Cultural Center. We noticed quickly how focused, guided, productive activities by the teens - with an educational stipend and healthy food - created a heart-warming change in kalohe-rascal behaviors and developed can-do attitudes. The students all wanted more of this unique paid 'work therapy' which taught them new skills. We formed the Teens On Call (TOC) program to keep paid work skills training assignments available to greater numbers of students. Be sure to watch the video interview with Brian McCafferty on Moku Maui Live: Northshore with Rod Antone.

Our Partners

We work with Hui Malama, Paia Youth & Cultural Center, school counselors, & Family Court to provide hands-on assignments which empower youth. We also promote awareness of sustainable food & energy developments for which Hawaii is incubator.